The Property Podcast Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub

With so many property services out there, it can be tough to know which ones are worth your hard-earned cash. Join Rob & Rob for a lively debate (and a fair bit of disagreement) as they break down the must-haves, the ones to avoid, and those that could go either way based on your situation.


(0:40) News story of the week 
(6:06) Let’s talk property services… 
(6:40) Which should you pay for? 
(15:14) Those NOT worth paying for 
(18:40) The ones that depend on you… 
(27:46) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 


The house price charts that show why now is the time to buy 
Beneath the jargon, Bernanke delivers devastating critique of the Bank of England 
Neom - The Line - The Rise and Fall of Saudi Arabia's Linear City 

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It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 


(0:45) Charlie’s gearing up to diversify his portfolio by purchasing his first off-plan property. While he’s mindful of the potential pitfalls, he’s hit a roadblock when researching the developers. Seeking guidance, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and insights. 
(7:14) James wants to know why higher-rate taxpayers undergo a 145% stress test compared to the 125% for basic-rate taxpayers. He’s also curious about the typical rate applied for limited companies and asks the guys for more information to gain a better understanding. 

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It’s the powerful tool that’s swept the globe and if you’re not using it yet, you’re missing out – we’re talking about artificial intelligence! Tune in as Rob & Rob share the tools and techniques they use daily to save time and money with their property investments and in business.


(0:45) News story of the week 
(3:48) Are you using AI? 
(5:10) General tips to unleash AI’s full potential 
(12:00) Real-life examples of AI in action 
(20:20) Try it for yourself 
(22:12) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 


Britain’s staycation boom may be over as bookings dry up 
ChatGPT 
Claude 
Gemini 
Whisper API: Mobile 
Whisper API: Browser plugin 
The AI advantage 

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Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  


(0:45) Ross is curious about the best way to pay his arrangement fees. Should he use his own cash to cover the fees upfront or add them to his mortgage? Aware that the latter option will incur interest charges over time but may potentially benefit from inflation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 
(3:55) Hollie's original game plan involved flipping properties in her local area of Portsmouth, utilising her partner's building expertise for renovations. However, she's having second thoughts and wonders whether a hands-off strategy in a property hotspot could offer better capital growth. Seeking guidance, she turns to the guys for their thoughts on her potential shift in direction. 

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With inflation dropping to its lowest point in 2.5 years and talk of interest rate cuts, what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob bring you up to speed on the month’s biggest news stories – including yet more shocking political developments... 


(0:44) The unexpected surprise for our economy 
(2:05) Are interest rate cuts on the way? 
(3:25) What’s the latest on the housing market? 
(6:50) How’s the rental market looking? 
(9:35) Let’s talk politics – rental reform bill… 
(10:26) “Do as the rich do, not what they say” 
(12:55) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

Economy: 


UK inflation falls to 3.4% in February 

Interest Rates: 


Rate cuts are ‘on the way’: BoE’s Bailey 
The Mortgage Works cuts BTL rates 

Housing Market: 


Annual house price growth edges up in March 
Rightmove house price index 
Share of first-time buyer sales hits record high 

Rental Market: 


Landlords could be banned from raising rent under radical SNP crackdown 
Generation Rent claims rent control proposal still not tough enough 
Zoopla UK Rental Market Report – March 2024 
February data points to normalising lettings market: Foxtons 

Rental Reform Bill: 


Gove bringing Renters Reform Bill back to Commons in mid-April 
Angry tenant groups slam Renters Reform Bill changes 

Misc: 


YouTube: If You Want To Buy A House, Buy NOW 
Wealthy investors plan to raise UK property holdings: Investec 
Lime App 

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Rob & Rob are back with two NEW questions from our listeners!  


(0:45) Dan’s wondering if studio apartments are worth considering for investment if they tick the boxes financially and are located in desirable areas with good prospects for capital growth. Seeking advice, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and insights. 
(3:27) Discussing the "silent crash" featured on The Property Podcast, Anth finds himself questioning if a crucial point may have been overlooked... 

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